Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.
SUN TZUConceal your dispositions, and your condition will remain secret, which leads to victory; show your dispositions, and your condition will become patent, which leads to defeat.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
-
-
One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all.
SUN TZU -
To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.
SUN TZU -
All warfare is based on deception.
SUN TZU -
The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; for then the enemy will have to prepare against a possible attack at several different points.
SUN TZU -
There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
SUN TZU -
Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots.
SUN TZU -
When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to make it clear to everybody that you have no hankering after home.
SUN TZU -
Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.
SUN TZU -
Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision, to the releasing of a trigger.
SUN TZU -
Never venture, never win!
SUN TZU -
If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float by.
SUN TZU -
The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
SUN TZU -
Plan for what it is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.
SUN TZU -
Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
SUN TZU -
Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you; this will diminish his enthusiasm.
SUN TZU